Situation in Manila Apartment

We arrived here last May 8, 2009 because I have to attend the iBlog 5 event May 9, 2009. So we stayed here since then, and for more than a week I sacrificed thinking my kids are okay with our situation here.

We are used sleeping in a soft foam bed and when we arrived here in our Manila apartment, we were forced to sleep in the floor with just a “banig” to give us a bit of comfort.

This is where we sleep then

Two days ago my mother mentioned that my daughter has been complaining since our first night here, she was saying “I wanna go home, I don’t like the way we sleep here.” It made me worry. I know, like me her back must be aching everytime we get into our “banig” and sleep. Then last night, my son seems to be having problem sleeping as well. So my Mom and I decided to buy a foam, the cheapest we could find, as long as there would be something soft we could sleep in. 

Today, we went to MOA. It was my second time being there and my Mom and the kids for the first time. We excitedly buy the things we need; foam, pillows and a fan.

Upon arriving home, we immediately set things up. My kids were so happy and finally, we have no problems sleeping now.

My son is now sleeping comfortably in our newly bought foam.

Bukas Lalaw

That is a word in my dialect which means celebrating a death anniversary. I don’t know if other countries do celebrate death, but as weird as it may seem, here in the Philippines, we do.

So our neighbor invited us on this occasion. I just went into their house and eat, while my Mom plans on staying to play “tong its.”

While we were eating, I asked my Mom “Why didn’t you wake me up to bring Hannah to her swimming lesson yesterday?” My Mom replied, “I did wake you up. You answered me that you don’t want to go, so we just cancelled.” I was shocked, because I didn’t remember that. I guess it was one of those times like when you alarmed your clock in the morning then when it alarms, you shut it down then sleep for 5 minutes more or so you think you would, then as you get the habbit of shutting it down, you unconciously shut it down every morning then you will wake up late. I often experience this, that is why I don’t trust alarm clocks or anything that is alike. I let a person wake me up on the time I needed to be awaken, but as obvious, sometimes I just can’t get enough of sleeping. My Mom didn’t force me to wake up and drive them, because she knows that during the weekdays, I rarely get a sleep. I think I don’t sleep during the weekdays, I just nap. Too much napping could make you unconcious of your actions, like what I have done. This might be the reason why we need sleep. The brain does not function well without it.

However, I am scared that maybe one day I would wake up not knowing I have argued with a person while I was asleep. My Mom confirmed that my eyes are wide open and it seemed like I as really awake. Geeez … I’m like a zombie.

Ann and Yen Sleep Over

My friends Ann and Yen is sleeping in my room tonight. Currently, we are watching My Sassy Girl (Korean).

Tomorrow Today, we will go to the beach.

After 3 Days of No Work

I think I have finally got the rest that I wanted for a long long time. That 3 day without work was spent watching Grey’s Anatomy and Twilight, but I could say time is not wasted. I may be called a couch potato for that 3 days, but I actually got what I wanted. So, I am satisfied with that 3 day of no work, because my mind just had its relaxation time.

Today, I am back to work and my mind seems to be fresh. I will be sleeping early today and I guess it’s time for me to do so.

Take Care everyone.

Back Aches and Hemorrhoid

Those are the two abnormalities I am currently suffering. My Mom got so worried when she saw the toilet filled with blood.

She knows I have hemorrhoid and it started during my pregnancy because it is just normal during that period. She wanted mo to have it checked, but I guess my vacant period would be on December 1 which was declared Holiday here in the Philippines.

Another, the back ache, maybe I am not comfortable sleeping on the bed in my Mom’s room. I think, it is really different when you own the bed you sleep. Feels comfy.

I am worried of my health too, but I just don’t have the time to focus on taking care of myself.